Those Drums. Those Solos. OK Toto!! 🙌🏽 | Toto - Africa (Official Video) [REACTION!!]

[@krisiglehart3061]

Trivia: Several members of the band didn't want to record this song saying it would not go over well or become a hit. It is their BIGGEST hit to date!

[@theSacredAtheist]

one of the biggest hits ever in the history of pop music.

[@tbmuse]

David Paich had never been to Africa but wrote this song based on stories that his catholic school teachers had told him about their missionary work there. (Having Jeff Pocarro co-write the percussion parts is also a dream for any writing team)

[@916samd]

Can she listen to the song and speak later you gotta listen to the whole song

[@shinmopi]

@@916samd yeah she pauses way too many times.

[@brainrussell6811]

@@shinmopi She's sincerely passionate about music, and it was this song that turned her on to more Toto and old-school music in general. Unfortunately, she seems to have fallen off the face of the earth and people are worried about her... so chill, dude... plenty of other vids for the song if that's what you're looking for.

[@MrPhife333]

I'm 56 years old, so I've been listening to music for a while now. Honestly, I think that this is my favorite song of all time. I don't know why I love it so much. It just sounds so dang cool. The music along with the harmony of the voices gives me chills to this day, at a point in my life when I don't get near as many "chills" as I used to. Something about this song makes me feel adventurous and brave.

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

I'm the same age as you, this song and Rosanna are my top favourites, even the band members didn't like the song very much.

[@sabiantheomnivore5592]

Get out more....

[@davidpost428]

One of my favorite songs is 'Rosanna' by this group.

[@bigredmatt1011]

The Rosanna shuffle is one of the best beats ever.

[@Ryan-pw5bc]

@@bigredmatt1011 Its almost all I hear when I listen to this song at full volume

[@allenpierce4575]

the chorus line is "i bless the rains down in africa" is a reference to the long periods of dryness without rain, so they bless the rain when it falls

[@waltzawaydreaming1801]

For the longest time, I thought the line was “I left some rains down in Africa”...had no idea what that meant. My other big misread of lyrics was what I thought was “rises like a leopardess above the Serengeti”. Actually, I like my lyric batter 😀

[@alabhaois]

Like in California 😬

[@alabhaois]

Like in California 😬

[@alabhaois]

Like in California 😬

[@alabhaois]

Like in California 😬

[@StevesFunhouse]

This group is a "supergroup". They are actually a collection of "session musicians" who, not only played a lot of the best music you heard in MANY hit songs, but they ALSO got together in this group and put out their own string of hit music. They really had a head start on most groups out there, so their catalog is pretty deep and the music is top notch.

[@leechap3]

That explains a lot.

[@tasselhoff3888]

That's not true, they were not a bunch of session players, Steve said as much in an interview.

[@sampono1962]

true....but I dont like the new TOTO....the 80s TOTO members were the best.....and the late Jeff Porcaro.....a heck of a drummer.

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@sampono1962 I couldn't say I agree or disagree, which tells me you may be on to something there. I knew them back when they were making all those great songs, but to be honest, haven't really heard much of them since then ... and I agree, the world lost a rare gem when Jeff left us all.

[@allisterfiend_2112]

Toto has some great hits, try 'Rosanna' or one of their bangers 'Hold the Line', both of which you have probably already heard.

[@patriciamoore6492]

I love Rosanna!

[@barbarastewart975]

Love Hold the Line

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

They are AMAZING!

[@ClubOohLaLa-fq3sb]

A comment you spoke made me realize the meaning of the video for the first time. "Burn down a library. Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do." Africa cannot be found in a book, in facts, in intellectual knowledge. It is a place that must be experienced. And like the rest of life, words and facts can become a barrier to experiencing the incredible reality of something.

[@hgianos65]

This was a MONSTER HIT around the world!!

[@patriciamoore6492]

I've loved this from the first time I ever heard it ages ago. The lyrics are so good and that beat, wow! Dancing music! You're delightful watching this!

[@g2s2j2]

If you want to review some "African" riffs, check out any cut from Paul Simon's "Graceland" album. He did it, in collaboration with local South African artists - Simply Amazing!

[@LChav]

I was thinking the same thing. The whole album is awesome. I can't the troubles he went through to get that done.

[@simianinc]

Well, apart from the non-African songs - i,.e. the Cajun ones

[@timnicolais4480]

This album is in my top 10 of all time.

[@JuandeFucaU]

I was going to suggest Peter Gabriel if we're listing bright white guys with some dark continent soul.

[@jeffshirton7234]

Or simply go straight to a Ladysmith Black Mambazo album!

[@tiago5097]

3:45 If it weren't for you, I would never know there's a flute there. Now I can't stop hearing the flute. Thank you! 😀

[@RogueRxyce]

🙌🏽

[@woodypapacane]

This song always reminds me of my long lost Ghanaian friend. We used to escape to the rooftop of our office building during work. We'd play this song as we looked over the Los Angeles landscape, from the mountains to the sea, and planned our trip to Africa. Alas, we never made it but I have never forgotten our friendship so long ago. Joseph, I hope your life has been as magical as those days we shared as friends and I hope you remember that time as fondly as I do.

[@deborahbryan3639]

Let's hope your long lost friend watches this reaction too and reads your comment! Wouldn't that be an amazing coincidence? Keep us posted...

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

Awwww....😭 Beautiful memories a song can bring back to us.❤

[@LindaKat7]

I love this song! Always lift the spirit. Great melody.

[@billkarg3935]

I love how you get into the music!

[@SkiGolfer]

This is a great song and made it to #1 on the Billboard charts. The first member you see behind the books singing backing vocals is Steve Lukather, lead guitarist and founding member. Steve is one of the most accomplished guitar players in the business having played on over 1,500 albums in his career. He contributed to several Michael Jackson albums including Thriller. You should definitely listen to more Toto, they're great.

[@moonlitegram]

3:45 Definitely no hate there, I'm super stoked you're the kind of listener that actually takes note of all the pieces of the recording! So many people just key in on vocals and don't listen to the arrangment of some of these great songs. So I'm effing pumped that you went back to revist the subtle flute they had in the mix there. Very cool!

[@ralphvillanueva8724]

Great reaction, I can see where you pick out all the nuances throughout the song. Love this band.

[@ulgn1964]

My youth, I was 20 when this song came out, heard it a couple of 1000 times, love it, and Toto is great.

[@Javceng]

This great song has a special place in my heart. I listened to this song many times while flying to Kenya during my Air Force days. I'll never forget Nairobi and Toto. Great reaction and Thanks for the journey!

[@svmojo9653]

Lead guitarist was Quincy Jones’s go to guy. Did a lot on Michael Jackson’s albums. The musicians in Toto were all studio musicians.

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

His name is Steve Lukather. Quincy Jones didn’t just rely on him for session work, but the whole damn band! Toto has played on NUMEROUS albums back in the day. They were all masters of their craft. I say “were” because some of them have passed away.

[@MrREH1962]

I read an interview with Eddie Van Halen where he was asked what it felt like to be the world's best guitarist. He replied, "You would have to go ask Steve Lukather that question as he is the best."

[@svmojo9653]

@@MrREH1962 Hendrix thought the same about Terry Kath (Chicago)

[@erolbulut2584]

Steve Lukather

[@krisfox3537]

This was written by the lead singer back in the 70s after watching a documentary of the droughts in Africa. And seeing many people suffering without food and water. That's what this song is about

[@TomatoFettuccini]

I've been listening to this song my whole life and this is the first time I've heard the flute! Thanks for pointing it out!

[@lynnschook6124]

Lol... love your reaction. I react just like that everytime I hear it. Such a great song.

[@VegasLoungeAct]

Interesting story regarding this song - An artist in Namibia created an art installation in the middle of the desert where he set up speakers to run on solar power and the speakers just continuously play this song on a loop.

[@smittybenzo4693]

This song shows the real in In this video. It showed how talent outshined being attractive. I aint mad either.

[@matthewmartin9198]

Yes this song is a journey. Close your eyes take in the vibe and go on a melodic adventure every time. The arrangement of low register, high register vocals and backing vocals is spot on and the blend of instruments, notes, time signature and meter are off the charts. I love it every time Bobby Kimball comes in with "Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you. There's nothing that a million men ever do. I blessed the rains down I Africa. Gonna takes some to...." then when he cranks out the even higher "I blessed the rains" note during the instrumental solo.

[@lunarodriguez7590]

So good!

[@MarkoMakela-mv8dt]

The best part for me too... gives chills everytime...

[@letsgomets002]

Your the best on you tube....your vibe is love and peace....your beautiful inside and out keep up the good work ....😀

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

True Fact: in January 2019, a sound installation was set up in an undisclosed location in the Namib Deseert that plays this song on a continuous loop. The installation, appropriately named "Toto Forever" is powered by solar batteries, allowing the song to be played indefinitely. The music plays out of six speakers which each sit atop individual stone plinths, all pointing in a different direction. According to the people who maintain the installation, the song is still playing to this day, two years later, with no plans to ever let it stop.

[@damonhines8187]

How cool is that?! Your music playing indefinitely without an expiry date in the middle of a continent, for whoever, whatever happens past. 👍😘🎶💞💃

[@jaynesawyer1065]

"A song so beautiful they named a continent after it." Not my quote, I read it somewhere and always recall those words when I hear this lovely song.

[@Yulowirri]

This song is so magical and transcends Time, thank you for sharing 💯

[@DanielAnderson-mb6jn]

Love you hearing that flute! So many layers. A TREMENDOUS song.

[@paulsullivan1650]

Steve Lukather on guitar & and Jeff Porcaro on drums, were two of the best at their crafts. Sadly, Jeff has passed away. He is considered by many, many of the greatest musicians, critics and fans as one of the finest and most talented drummers to ever sit behind the kit. He was not only Toto's drummer, but played on a great many amazing albums by other artists. (by the way, the band did use the name "Toto" from Dorothy's dog in "Wizard Of Oz")

[@mlinderict]

The "Porcaro Shuffle" from Roseanna is legend. You must go there!

[@deborahreynolds9792]

I love this group. TON'S OF TALENT. Another fantastic voice or voices, from the era. My generation. So much talent. AND this was song of the year . And I believe Rosanna won for the year it came out. I don't have a fav from back then. They all are. Rock on!

[@jpatherton2415]

3:45 heard this a thousand times, never heard the flute til now... wow.

[@leftcoaster67]

That's a great reaction. I loved this song when I first heard it on the radio growing up. Totally different song that what was popular. Great video.

[@nitrokid]

Some ideas for the classics! - A-Ha (Take on Me) - The Cure (Boys Don't Cry, Love Song, Friday I'm in Love) - The Police - Maybe some Sadé?

[@joycegibbs5267]

I LOVE this song so much. Just beautiful xx

[@timtravasos2742]

I'd like to see you review some Steely Dan, like "Do It Again", "Peg" or "Josie". I think you'd have an eye opening, pleasant experience.

[@ryanallen8172]

one of my ate songs and never noticed the flute. thank you!

[@21anthem12]

The drummer, Jeff Porcaro died at a young 38 years of age. He has many famous acts to his credit along with all the other studio musicians that formed this band.

[@rorybisson756]

there is a great video on youtube if you can find it about each individual instrumental track solo and when you hear each instrument independent of the others, your brain somehow magically fills the rest of it in and you can somehow hear the entire song in your head. its a pretty good testament to the musicianship of the band.

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

I'm autistic and due to auditory processing issues, this is how I hear songs until I listen to it a thousand times and make my brain "assemble it" in completion instead of hearing only one instrument, then one voice etc. This song is one that results in sensory overload and causes me to cry as a result due to it's "complexity" but it's actually tears of joy. I tried to explain it as best as I could given my struggle to find words, but I thought I would post this here because this is the first time in my 37 years of life that anyone has inadvertantly explained part of my autism that I struggle to😂 I'm going to track down the individual intrumental tracks and my apologies for interrupting your comment. Take care and I hope this year brings you a lot of joy🙂👍

[@rorybisson756]

@@RosesTeaAndASD you are quite welcome and glad I was able to help express what you feel. I feel you have a super power in that regard in the way your brain works. you know quality and complexity, and could probably name each part of a song before anyone else.

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

@@rorybisson756 Full orchestral pieces are both beautiful and a nightmare to listen to lol

[@pamagnolia]

Wow! One of my favorites! Nice!! Lovely reaction. 😊🌹

[@rolandratz1]

Watch the bass player - he holds his bas very high on his body - a clear sign of enthusiasm. They also say the bassiest is always the prettiest of the band - usually true - striking. The band still exists today in parts - another song: Rosanna... All in all - gigantic!

[@msoileau83]

Mike Porcaro also had a shoulder injury when he was younger so that may be another reason.

[@garyjohnson7133]

Great reaction young lady!

[@windfall331]

You took my back to aerobic dance done to this song in the 90-'s. My favorite one of all times.

[@bruce7223]

This song contains one of the MOST ambitious lyrics ever ! Placed in one sentence, the combination of two Wonders in this world !

[@bruce7223]

Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like an Empress above the Serengeti

[@dennissanjuan1486]

One of the most beautiful songs of all time. Everything here are off the charts such as the lyrics, melody, musicianship and the vocals especially the falsetto part.

[@VangaurdNZ]

Aww now come on, you're just spoiling us all with that throw back .... I mean it's freakin' Toto :) ..... Thanks so much ! :)

[@danf1293]

Africa- Angel City Chorale…..this is an amazing rendition of this with a large choir making rain sounds with their hands..it will not disappoint!

[@hgianos65]

True

[@GypsyComet]

Also look up the a capella version from Perpetuum Jazzile

[@davidthaler7018]

@@GypsyComet BINGO! Angel City Chorale based their version on Perpetuum Jazzile, an a capella group from Slovenia. Their version has garnered well over a million hits since it was posted in 2009.

[@AB-nr5je]

Prolly one of the best songs ever!! :O :)

[@patholguin5503]

Welcome aboard! Love seeing you youngsters react to the music from my youth.

[@peterheinrichs7634]

Your video got me a flashback to a computer game I played years ago... It's called "Firewatch". A man serves as a firewatcher. He's alone in the middle of nowhere, sitting in a firetower, watching the woods for signs of smoke and fire. Once he's on a trip, watching for signs of a kid, missed years ago. He finds a cave, enters it, goes deep inside... Then he reaches a very big cavern... In total silence, suddenly the charakter sings as loud as hell: "I BLESS THE RAINS DOWN IN AAAAAFRICAAAAA..." and an amazing echo comes back!!! It was so much fun and took me by a BIG surprise!!! Watching your video I remembered this scene and had a lot of fun again! :o)

[@pluckinmageetar]

Simon and Garfunkel did perhaps the most beautiful and timely song ever, "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Paul Simon went on to eventually make "Graceland", his ode to Africa and the their beat, with Paul's impeccable songwriting, makes for a MUST HEAR for you! You would simply love it!. As did America, picking up several Grammy's, one for Album of the Year. Keep up the love!

[@patriciamoore6492]

That's my all time favorite song. I have sung it at weddings! Yep. Great song.

[@richtensail]

v birth place of drums n music-africa. cheers frm way dwn sth.

[@danieljette7409]

Have a listen to Enya, “Orinoco Flow”, Caribbean Blue”, “Storms in Africa” and get hooked…

[@forward876]

Now your talkin!

[@nkamogelangmenyatso1578]

I love this song. It is indeed a classic 👌

[@alaing4276]

Play this song to people originally from Africa, it’s like our de facto continental anthem. I left South Africa in 91, and everyone I hear this song, I want to go back

[@joaoeduardo7398]

I love your reaction, I love it that time, probably is from the time of where there's was a world helping África.

[@jmcquown]

I love the fact that you are noticing the drums, different types. Lots of percussion in that song! The stage set of the song showed the band standing on a large stack of books and the video was set in a library in the jungle.

[@lesliehagemann5755]

They still put on a great show!! I have seen them a few times in the last ten years or so.

[@RichardHartman-m1p]

I've been to Eastern, Western, and Southern Africa and the beauty is everywhere, in the lands and the people.

[@grantkelbrick2554]

Let me tell you,every South African that has left, will here this song no matter where they are and will miss the homeland and will sing along...as I will.

[@norwegianblue2017]

My dad was never into pop music. He was born in 1940 and somehow skipped right past Elvis and the Beatles. But I remember him really loving this song!

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

If I'm in a "less good mood" I play the songs of Toto, and they make every time my day. These are all studio artists, and there is no tuning involved in their layers of voices. Amazing group and feel of their songs. And the songs never age. That's why Steve Porcaro started very early playing synths, Steve Luke on the guitar, one of the best guitar players like David Gilmore, Jeff Porcaro the brother of Steve with his amazing drum grooves, and Bobby Kindall with his hi pitch voice. David Hungate on the bass and the lead singer, on this song, David Paige.

[@wadeerwin3920]

Every time you post, you bless my day. Thank you ;)

[@deanledford5661]

Rogue, you're awesome. Love watching your reactions. 😊😊😊

[@glennw7118]

I was in High School when this was released. One of my favorites!!!! I'm a Rap head but my friends would always say I listen to "White Music". My reply was music is music. You are picking some of my FAVORITES!!! Sure as Kilmanjaro rises like Mt.Everest above the Serenget!!!!! I'm rocking this on my way home!!!

[@moonlitegram]

7:25 oh man and you're background outro music is Inner City Blues too? Very very cool!

[@alfred_philip]

This brings back real memories, I wonder what brought you to it 😀

[@dimitrisnikoloulis4071]

The wild and pure beauty of the continent of Africa ... is always a great inspiration for a musician and a composer ... but first you must know , Her music inheritance .

[@ycdiRocky]

First time watching your Reaction to anything. You seem like a person that is beatiful inside and out. Keep it up, you earned a new subscriber (in the sea of subscribers)!

[@rogeliorc3685]

Hello from México, me encantó tu reacción, me gustó ver como disfrutas la música. Adoro tu tono de voz y tu personalidad

[@thebattle-axe8372]

Thanks for 👉 out the flute...I've heard this so many times never noticed it.

[@alfrednaify1683]

Great reaction from this great Toto song from '82. There are 2 good Toto songs from the late '70s "Hold the Line" and "Georgy Porgy" that are very good. '

[@darwinprado4360]

Toto es perfeccion

[@billbox1916]

I enjoyed this thank you. I love Toto and there are many excellent songs by them. They did another song a long time ago called "99" it has a similar feel as "Africa". 😎👍

[@Laleana7545]

It's one of the best love songs of all time!!❤️

[@laminage]

The Lady in The Video was also in The Video for Whitney Houston's "Saving All MY Love For You". I loved her in this Video. She was so beautiful and professional.

[@eagleal3]

Sound brings back memories of the '80s when I was in my mid to late teens and I love when songs do that because the 80s was the best time ever

[@paulsharkey6576]

So, so beautiful. The song is nice, too.

[@ELVENGADOR858]

THIS WOMAN IS BEAUTIFUL

[@scyllascandidosaraivadasil8479]

her beauty and friendliness enrich the music

[@claudetrudel3754]

Peter Gabriel - In your Eyes (Secret World Live). Well worth the listen. And worth watching.

[@echopryme]

This the BEST reaction to this song! 💯😎💯

[@AliasMark69]

1979- L.A. Colosseum. Calif World Music Festival. I met the band back stage, got an autographed album. Shook hands with Guitarist Steve Lukather. the show was awesome.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

Toto was obviously not a band that sold themselves on being fashion models. But YOU get it Ms. Rxyce. They were studio monsters who put out there own music. They played rock, but more than that. Thank you!

[@jeffhall2958]

I have the original album of that song. It's from the album of TOTO IV. The songs are: Rosanna, Make Believe, I Won't Hold You Back. Good For You, It's A Feeling, Afraid Of Love, Lovers In The Night, We Made It, Waiting For Your Love, and Africa. I remember when it came out when I was in high school back in 1982. TOTO was on top of the charts back then!

[@SweetThing]

The tune is: "I blessed the rains down in Africa". It's a very popular tune; some lists have this song as the most popular song ever. I have seen Toto in concert for many, many years. They have a catalog of ove 40 years of songs! Sadly, they have retired. Steve Porcaro (keyboardist) wrote the Michael Jackson song "Human Nature" & Toto does a good version of it as well. Check out their song "Burn" and "I Won't Hold You Back". :-)

[@NicolasLevy-s2s]

Magnifique chanson ❤intemporelle.

[@eddylieberman2872]

Love you love great music in all your reaction videos

[@dwlumpkin7726]

I just love how you get into the music

[@wgdavis5353]

Ms. RR., "Hold The Line" & "Rosanna" by Toto.. For Drums, check out Mr. Carlos Santana's "Black Magic Woman".. Don't get trapped by Mr. Carlos playing the guitar, has a unique gifted style.. ♠W.G.

[@Александр-к2я5г]

Good reaction girl 😉

[@sanandaallsgood673]

If you like this version, you should check out an acapella choir called Perpetual Jazzile, that uses a beat box rhythm. The choir is an Eastern European (Romania I believe) and very much worth listening to!

[@davidthaler7018]

Aaah….I wondered if someone was gonna bring this up; otherwise I’d have done it myself! :-) BTW, Perpetuum Jazzile is from Slovenia. Their a capella version of “Africa” (complete with simulated jungle rainstorm) was posted to KZbin in 2009 and has gotten MILLIONS of hits.

[@cjenkins73]

Incredible song & group.❤

[@shaheersk721]

They have so many hits. My favourites are pamela,stop loving you,anna,lea,straight for the heart,I’ll be over you,only you,without your love,hold the line,rosanna and till the end.

[@deborahbryan3639]

She already reacted to Hold The Line, Without Your Love, Out Of Love. Did you see those?

[@shaheersk721]

@@deborahbryan3639 no I haven’t seen those reactions yet, but i will. Thanks for telling ! 💯

[@ch2iss]

Good on you. Grew up with this song.

[@chrisford1116]

Rosanna and 99 are two of my favorite Toto songs.

[@seamustheplatypus]

One of my favourite songs ! 😀

[@danieljones9436]

Think i might watch a few more of your reactions later, love the way you get lost in the music.......... And you're kinda easy on the eye too, which is always a good thing 😂